105 Years Ago – November 22, 1919

The Withee farm and the C.A. Johnston farm, east of the city, were purchased the first of the week by the county committee for the insane asylum.

Ralph Meeks, conductor on the Owen logging train, was injured Friday afternoon when two logs rolled from a car, striking him in the back.

95 Years Ago – November 21, 1929

Dr. A.H. LeGault, a practicing physician and surgeon at Loyal for the past number of years moved his household effects and office equipment to Owen last week and has establish his office and home in the residence formerly owned by Mrs. James Andrews, and is already giving attention to calls and office practice.

85 Years Ago – November 23, 1939

The Clark County Board voted to pay Walter Aumann, local milk trucker, whose truck was demolished in the O’Neill bridge collapse, the sum of $1,200 as complete payment on his claim filed with the county for the loss of his truck, loss of earnings and injuries sustained.

75 Years Ago – November 24, 1949

A week ago Thursday of this week, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Little, Owen, obtained their final adoption papers on their daughter, Joanne Revar Little. Joanne, aged two, is the second child the Littles have adopted.

Ed Harless, Withee, last week was singing the praises of Dr. Johnson, Withee’s doctor. Ed related that on November 1 his grandson, Tommy Harless, 7, fell from a swing at school and was injured. Dr. Johnson diagnosed the injury as a ruptured spleen and advised immediate hospitalization.

65 Years Ago – November 19, 1959

In freezing four below zero temperatures the Community Fire Association truck made a two and one-half mile run to the Art Hacker farm home northeast of here in the town of Hoard at 6:10 Tuesday morning to check a chimney fire.

55 Years Ago – November 20, 1969

Airman Lonnie G. Navarre, son of Mrs. June V. Roettger, Withee, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, TX. He has been assigned to Sheppard AFB, TX, for training in the civil engineering structural and pavements field.

At 11:25 Sunday night the fire company was called to the Jerry Christophersen home in the Third Ward where an old car parked to the north of the home was ablaze. What started the fire is unknown as the car hadn’t been used in weeks.

45 Years Ago – November 22, 1979

St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church, after more than 60 years, will now have a bell to ring out the call to worship. Last Friday, a large crane lifted the bell to the St. Katherine’s Belfry.

A special teen pregnancy unit will be taught starting on November 26 to junior and senior students at Owen-Withee High School. The teen pregnancy unit received approval from a group of parents, faculty, and clergy at an evening meeting held on Tuesday, November 6, when all attending received a preview of the materials, and subjects covered.

35 Years Ago – November 23, 1989

Natalie F. Scherf was honored for her years of service last week with flowers and cake at the State Bank of Withee. Scherf, who devoted 72 years of her life to her vocation, her community, her church, her friends, and the bank, has retired from her position at the bank as of Wednesday, November 15, 1989.

There’s a new look in the O-W High School gym. New square glass backboards were installed which were purchased by the new O-W Athletic Boosters Club. There’s also a new stand for video equipment so they can tape the games. Spectators also will be enjoying the new P.A. system which the Boosters donated $1,000 toward.

25 Years Ago – November 24, 1999

With the win in Madison, the O-W Blackhawks football team broke or tied 11 state records, including most points, most touchdowns, fewest rushing yards allowed, largest margin of victory, and longest kick-off return.

Donald Zukowski received an appreciation plaque which reads: Donald Zukowski, In appreciation for your 40 years of dedicated service to the Citizens of Clark County as a Highway Department foreman.

Wednesday morning Johnson Monument of Eau Claire placed the newly restored World War I monument to the front of Withee’s Lions Park, close by the flag pole. This restoration was funded by the Withee High School Alumni Association.

15 Years Ago – November 25, 2009

The Maurina Funeral Service was established in Owen in 1973. Through the years, Mr. James Maurina bought out Donald Kraut’s interest in the funeral service, and since January of 1979, it has operated as Maurina Funeral Service Inc. In February of 2007, the funeral service became Maurina-Schilling Funeral Services. A new roof, front entry enhancement, windows and siding has put a new face on the building. An attractive new sign is also part of Maurina-Schilling’s new look.